Phrases with «stormwater pollution»

Stormwater pollution refers to the contamination of rainwater that runs off from surfaces such as roads, rooftops, and parking lots. This runoff gathers pollutants like oil, litter, chemicals, and dirt, ultimately flowing into rivers, lakes, and oceans, harming the environment and aquatic life. Full definition

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stormwater pollution

Sentences with «stormwater pollution»

Development in recent years has increased impervious surfaces on campus, and this is contributing to stormwater pollution in the watershed and bacteria problems downstream. (surfrider.org)
Opening Gallagher Beach for swimming is «probably impractical from a public health standpoint» because of stormwater pollution, sediment contamination and neighboring toxic sites, a consultant for the Erie County Health Department has concluded. (investigativepost.org)
«Rain gardens help reduce and filter stormwater runoff, which reduces stormwater pollution as well as increases groundwater replenishment,» says Fletcher. (rismedia.com)
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Phrases with «stormwater pollution»

Sentences with «stormwater pollution»

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